Healing
From Within - Drug Treatment and Suppression
Dr. Jeffrey Levy DVM - "The greatest harm of drug treatment is
usually not so much the toxicity or side effects as it is the effects of
suppression. Allopathic (conventional Western) medical thinking generally
seeks immediate gratification: just make the symptom go away. So the patient
may be better in the short term, but is usually worse in the longer term.
Homeopathy is just the opposite: sometimes the symptoms are worse in the
short term (such as with aggravation or the reversal of a previous suppression),
but the real benefit is in the longer term. A symptom, say itchy skin,
is the body's response to a deeper problem. When a symptom is suppressed,
it is only the outward manifestation of the problem that goes away. Since
the deeper problem is still there, the body may, in time, produce the same
symptom again. Another possibility is that, as a result of the suppression,
the deeper problem progresses to the point that a deeper, more serious
symptom is produced. So the itchy skin may go away, but then chronic diarrhea
develops. If the diarrhea is then suppressed as well, it may lead to, say,
liver disease. But hey, at least the skin is cleared up! I see this pattern,
or variations on it, very frequently in reviewing the medical records of
new patients. It is the unrecognized, and often high, price that we pay
for the quick fix, for immediate gratification, for the shot or pill that
seems to make the problem go away." Why
elimination of the symptom is NOT the same as elimination of the
disease
Holistic veterinarians encourage health; they "give health a chance"
and are conduits of healing rather than dispensers of medicaments designed
to patch over and temporarily conceal what the body is screaming out loud
for.
Dr. Bernstein DVM - "Modern medicine feels, in most cases, that
the elimination of the symptom is the same as elimination of the disease.
In allopathic medicine a symptom is usually thought of as the patient's
real disease and the goal is to hold back, decrease or eliminate this symptom.
This is often done without addressing the underlying cause. If your tooth
hurts and we inject a local anesthetic, the pain goes away but that does
not mean the problem is gone! If we use medications to suppress these symptoms
then the vital force tries to create new symptoms to compensate for the
imbalance that is still there. If the vital force is strong then the original
symptom may return. Otherwise, it may be unable to express on the same
level and create a symptom that is more interior and could be much worse
per Herring's Law.
One example is a skin rash that is treated with cortisone. The rash
and itching will probably go away quickly. Later the patient begins to
exhibit liver problems that "were caused by the cortisone". The liver symptoms
are actually an expression of this suppressed imbalance on a deeper more
interior level. Many things can be suppressive. Vaccines and allopathic
medications are a major source of suppression where homeopathy is concerned,
but herbs, acupuncture and incorrect homeopathic remedies can also be suppressive."
Dr.
Bernstein DVM
Dr. Pat Bradley, DVM, Conway, USA - "The most common problems
I see that are directly related to vaccines on
a day to day basis are ear or skin
conditions, such as chronic discharges and
itching.
I also see behaviour problems such as fearfulness
or aggression. Often guardians will report
that these begin shortly after vaccination, and are exacerbated with every
vaccine. In a more general and frightening context, I see the overall health
and longevity of animals deteriorating. The bodies of most animals have
a tremendous capacity to detoxify poisons, but they do have a limit. I
think we often exceed that limit and over-whelm the body's immune system
function with toxins from vaccines, poor quality foods,
insecticides,
environmental toxins, etc. This is why we've seen such a dramatic increase
in allergies, organ failures, and behaviour
problems." Prevaccination
Protection Dr. Falconer D.V.M. explains how to protect your animal
from vaccines damage
Russell Swift, DVM "Although many symptoms can be very
difficult to tolerate, especially skin and ear problems, one must bear
in mind the very high cost (in terms of future wellness) one pays for simply
suppressing them. "Would I rather my dog itch or have liver problems?"
is the type of question an animal guardian needs to bear in mind whenever
the temptation to suppress a symptom arises.
-
A puppy has a skin rash. The rash is treated with medicine. After the rash
is gone, the puppy has diarrhea. This is a move from level one to level
two. This is going in the WRONG direction. The symptom has been suppressed
and the animal's immunity has been further weakened. The diarrhea is treated
with another medicine. The stools normalize but the pet begins to limp.
It has been suppressed to level three.
-
A cat has ringworm. The ringworm is treated with a medicine which makes
it disappear. However, the cat develops a urinary tract problem. Again,
this is movement from level one to level two meaning suppression. This
is treated with medicine and the cat has cardiomyopathy one year later.
This is suppression from level two to level four. Effects
of Symptom Suppression
Why elimination
of the symptom is NOT the same as elimination of the
disease
Do you have a question about
holistic animal health or need help with your animal? Barbara Raggio is
an expert in animal natural health and volunteers her time to help visitors
of ShirleysWellnessCafe.com She can be reached at 206-338-6285 or
970 264 0882 or 323-389-0560
  Pet
Food Recall - Read the latest about the pet food recall. Thousands
of Cats and dogs suffered kidney failure, and many died after eating the
affected pet food. Listen to holistic veterinarian Dr. Jane Bicks
D.V.M." Do
You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food?"
Dr. Goldstein DVM - "Holistic pet care essentially revolves around
the notion that the best way to cure an animal who is ill is to help the
animal cure itself. We are not the true healers of our pets--they are.
By treating the root of the problem instead of its symptoms, holistic medicine
enables our pets to regain and maintain their own health."
In his practice, Dr. Goldstein has had extraordinary success treating cancer
and leukemia. more
Excessive
licking of the paws
Dr.
Blanco, D.V.M - "You take healthy animals and often very quickly after
you vaccinate, you can see simple things like itching
of the skin or excessive
licking of the paws, sometimes even with no
eruptions. We see a lot of epilepsy,
often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or cats can become aggressive
for several days. Frequently, you'll see urinary
tract infections in cats, often within three months after their
[annual] vaccination. If you step back, open your mind and heart, you'll
start to see patterns of illness post-vaccination." Prevaccination
Protection Dr. Falconer D.V.M. explains how to protect your animal
from vaccines damage
Vaccinations may even contribute to premature death in animals whose
immune
systems were already compromised, some veterinarians believe. "I had
two situations where we had spent a long time building up two older, severely
immunocompromised dogs, and then their owners had them vaccinated for just
about everything known to man," recalled Dr. Carvel Tiekert, executive
director and founder of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
headquartered in Bel Air, Maryland. "Both of those dogs died within about
a month of vaccination. Can we prove a cause and effect? No. Do I think
there was a cause and effect? Yes." more
Learn more about the Health Hazard of Routine
Vaccination: placing our animals at risk
One of my rescued dog suffered from severe painful inflamation of its
paws as a result of vaccination. I treated him with
homeopathic remedies to help remove the vaccine poisons and to
detox him. I also boosted his immune system with
raw food diet, flaxseed oil, greens, and
Transfer
Factor. He eventually recovered. Shirley
SICK OF DRUGGING YOUR PET?
Frustrated with the failures of conventional veterinary medicine,
here is what Dr. Loops has to say:
Dr Charles E Loops DVM - "After
10 years of traditional veterinary practice I became tired of having no
treatment for chronic disease, incurable conditions, and a plethora of
allergic maladies which seem to plague all veterinary practices. I was
frustrated with giving animals cortisone because I had no other solutions,
or using antibiotics for infections which I knew were of viral origin.
There is so much that can be done for an animal, bird, or reptile that
is ailing by utilizing homeopathic medicine."
For years dog health supplies have included toxic materials to artificially
maintain dog health as a temporary measure. The time has come to change
to a more natural approach toward animal health. Natural remedies have
been shown to achieve more immediate, more complete and longer lasting
health, vitality, quality and longevity of animal lives. Learn about herbal
remedies and other safe alternatives to drugs, chemo, radiation and surgery.
Michael Dym, DVM - "Over the past 40 years and 17 generations
of dogs and, cats we are seeing tremendous increases in chronic ill health
in our pets that was rare back in the early 1960's. Most of these illnesses
revolve around breakdown in our pets' immune systems, and include chronic
skin/ear allergies, digestive upset, thyroid/adrenal/pancreatic disorders,
seizures, gum/ teeth problems, degenerative arthritis, kidney/liver failure,
and cancer across all ages and breeds. We are also seeing a record number
of behavioral and emotional disorders including alarming and unexplained
fears/aggression., as well as difficulty focusing/training and paying attention.
The analogy of these compared with escalating immune/behavioral diseases
in children is quite disturbing. The two biggest factors in our pets' population
health decline over these generations has been the severe overuse
of multiple vaccines and nutrient poor and toxin
filled commercial pet foods. We have also failed to address the underlying
cause of disease by only sup pressing symptoms with antibiotics,
cortisone
and related drugs, so the disease progresses and goes deeper. Homeopathy
offers a viable alternative in truly curing pets and making their bodies
healthier."
Will Falconer, DVM - "Most of the chronic diseases we commonly
see in animals (and humans) have an immune basis, e.g. diabetes, allergies,
asthma, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, repeated ear infections,
cancer, etc. While they can be cured through the careful use of homeopathy,
the road to cure can be a long one -- often years if the animal has had
years of disease. Transfer factors can significantly shorten the course,
by giving a much needed balancing effect to the immune system. If the immune
system is overactive as in allergies, ear infections, asthma, diabetes,
or hypothyroidism, Transfer Factor can balance this overactivity so the
system is not attacking its own organs, overreacting to things that shouldn’t
be perceived as a threat. If, conversely, the immune system is under-active
as in mange, parasites, viral infections, or cancer, Transfer
Factor Plus can clearly stimulate it to better meet the challenges
it needs to be alert to." Prevaccination
Protection Dr. Falconer D.V.M. explains how to protect your animal
from vaccines damage
Sam Jones, DVM - "Two cats, both about 8 years old, had severe
diabetes. It was impossible to get the insulin requirements adjusted. They
had lost weight to a point that they were skin and bones. Both cats had
no quality of life left. After one week of being on transfer
factors; we were able to get their insulin requirements adjusted. It
is now 6 months and they have regained their weight and have a great quality
of life and health."
Just like humans, domesticated animals like dogs and cats are affected
by the health hazards of modern living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress
and unhealthy lifestyles can lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions
that are very similar to those experienced by humans. These days, emotional
and psychological problems like depression, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral
problems are just as prevalent in pets as they are in their owners.
Similarly, physical ailments such as diabetes,
arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, cystitis, kidney and liver
disease, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction and other problems
are becoming more and more common in domesticated animals. Many, if not
most of these conditions can be prevented by helping your pets to live
a healthier lifestyle. For pets already suffering from existing conditions,
a combination of lifestyle changes and natural medicine can work wonders!
Dr. John Hanover, DVM - "Young puppies and kittens with
respiratory infections are given Shipibo
Treasure Tea which they will lap up even when they will not drink water.
I frequently recommend Amazon Herbs for my patients, especially geriatric
animals and our Search and Rescue dogs.” more...
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says that marine phytoplankton contains
almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing
the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Learn
how phytoplankton saved a dog's Life
  CHLORINATED
and FLUORIDATED WATER.... A BIG NO-NO !!! There is a perception
among many people that bottled water is somehow more healthy or pure than
water from their tap. This is simply an illusion of marketing. A four-year
study by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), released in 1999,
found that one-fifth of the sampled bottled waters contained known neurotoxins
and carcinogens such as styrene, toluene and xylene. Another NRDC study
found that, out of 103 brands of bottled water, one-third contained traces
of arsenic and E. coli. This means that out of a sample of 1,000 bottles
sold in the U.S., at least 300 would have some level of chemical contamination.
It is well known that the average city water today contains over 500 chemicals
that do not belong in it. Part of this is due to the fact that most delivery
systems in the U.S. include cement, asbestos pipes, cast iron, PVC (porous
to certain solvents, herbicides and pesticides) and that lead, cadmium
and other toxic metals leach out of valves and couplings of pipes between
a water treatment plant and a faucet in the home. Why
Purified and Distilled Bottled Water are Bad For You and Your Animals
 Safe,
toxin-free, Ionized,
Energized, Drinking Water helps to naturally flush toxins and acidic
waste from the body and is a powerful antioxidant. Ionized Water makes
more oxygen available to our cells than distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered
only, bottled or tap water and is the best possible drinking water. "Disease
and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of
purified water. Avoid it except in special circumstances." Zoltan P.
Rona M.D
 Our
pets are prone to suffer from minerals and trace mineral deficiency. For
optimum health, I supplement my animal's diet (and my diet too) with the
following: fulvic minerals and/or marine
phytoplankton (consist of an immense arsenal and array of naturally
occuring powerful phytochemicals, biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants,
free-radical scavengers, super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones,
amino acids, antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals), bee
pollen (rich in naturally occuring vitamins),
kelp
(marine plants),
the right kind of salt
(not
common table salt) and clay
(to promote healing
and to detoxify) and with flaxoil (also
knows as linseed oil - rich source of omega 3 fatty acids). Shasta does
not drink
tap water. I give her only energized,
alkaline microwater which is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride.
I never cook or warm up food in a microwave
oven. Please read about the Hidden Hazards of
Microwave Cooking. Shirley
Have you heard of the veterinary
condition Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Dog-Disorder?
(ADHDD) Fidolin - the new drug for ADHDD and ADHD, approved for use
on both dogs and children! This parody ad by the Health Ranger mimics
the idiocy of television ads pushing mind-altering drugs for fictitious
diseases like ADHD Watch this satyre comedy
short video
Do you have a question about
holistic animal health or need help with your animal? Barbara Raggio is
an expert in animal natural health and volunteers her time to help visitors
of ShirleysWellnessCafe.com She can be reached at 206-338-6285 or
970 264 0882 or 323-389-0560
 Ear
Inflammation/Irritation
Dennis W. Thomas, DVM
- "As a pet owner, it is important to know that persistent or recurring
ear infections in a dog commonly are manifestations of other concurring
disease processes. Allergies and hypothyroidism are good examples. Systemic
allergies often cause dermatitis and itching in the ear canal, which predispose
self-trauma and subsequent ear infection. Hypothyroidism may manifest itself
as increased thickness of the skin and continual release of exudate in
the ear canal, which favors an environment for otitis externa. It
is not wise to use cotton tip applicators in the ear canal. This can be
quite painful to the dog. Also, I don't recommend using alcohol in a dog's
ear.
Alcohol will dry the ear, but if there is inflammation
or small scratches in the canal, the alcohol will burn and cause tremendous
pain and further inflammation. If you must use a product from the shelf
at home,
use white vinegar diluted 50:50 with water.
Dr. Pat Bradley, DVM,
Conway, USA - "The most common problems I see that are directly related
to vaccines on a day to day basis are ear
or skin conditions, such as chronic discharges
and itching. I also see behaviour problems
such as fearfulness or aggression.
Often guardians will report that these begin shortly after vaccination,
and are exacerbated with every vaccine. In a more general and frightening
context, I see the overall health and longevity of animals deteriorating.
The bodies of most animals have a tremendous capacity to detoxify poisons,
but they do have a limit. I think we often exceed that limit and over-whelm
the body's immune system function with toxins from vaccines, poor
quality foods, insecticides, environmental toxins,
etc. This is why we've seen such a dramatic increase in allergies,
organ failures, and behaviour problems." Prevaccination
Protection Dr. Falconer D.V.M. explains how to protect your animal
from vaccines damage
At the recent American Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Philadelphia,
Craig Griffin of Animal Dermatology Clinic and Animal Allergy Specialists
in San Diego, said normal dogs do not need to have their ears cleaned.
"There is something wrong with a dog if it needs to have its ears cleaned
all the time. That "something wrong" is often allergies.
Griffin said 80 percent of food-allergic or atopic dogs (dogs who have
skin problems because of environmental allergens) will have a history of
ear problems and/or have to have their ears cleaned to prevent ear disease.
Hypothyroidism will also cause chronic ear problems, as will an ear mite
infestation." Knight
Ridder
Note
from Shirley: My dog Kuuma had injured his left ear while scratching
it and it was bleeding from that small wound. The ear became inflammed,
bright red, hot, itchy and Kuuma was miserable, shaking his head constantly.
Kuuma never't let me touch the inside of his ears but I managed by
surprise to quickly pour into his ear about 20 drops of a mixture
of 50% organic white vinegar and 50% colloidal
silver water with an eye dropper. I also gave him homeopathic
remedies to soothe the inflammation (acontine 3c, belladona 1M,
arnica 30c, and rhus tox 30c, a few pellets of each, repeatedly every 5
minutes for up to 3 or 4 doses.) and whithin a 20 minutes, the pain
and inflammation had gone down 99%, the bleeding stopped and the color
was back to normal, he stopped shaking his head was able to rest comfortably.
Usually I don't bother his ears. He keeps his ears clean by shaking his
head which expulses wax out effectively. When I see a problem starting
to develop with his ears, I gently apply the Recovazon
Topical Gel (contains aloe very and natural healing herbs) into the
ears to soothe the emerging inflammation and irritation before it becomes
too severe.
Herbal
Ear Formula for pets An effective blend of therapeutic herbs
and mild cleansers. Cleans ears and eliminates odor - Dissolves ear wax.
- Removes dirt and debris - Soothes minor irritations. -Leaves ears dry,
which discourages regrowth of harmful bacteria and fungus. - Non-toxic.
How To Boost
Your Animal's Immune System
Your
Animal's Immune System
Richard H. Bennett, Ph.D
- "For decades, the approach to maintaining healthy animals was to wait
for signs and symptoms of disease to occur and to counter the challenge
with an array of drugs which were toxic for the disease causing agent.
This approach is now being questioned as the armada of drugs is diminishing
due to multiple drug resistant pathogens. Compounding this alarming
trend is the current approach to health maintenance which assumes that
"all is well" until actual disease processes begin. By this time, the disease
is
established, sometimes irreversibly, and the damage has occurred.
So the questions arises...What if a new paradigm existed? Could it
be possible to optimize the immune status of animals so that (1) disease
is much less likely to occur and (2) if disease does occur, it's severity
and duration is minimized? The answer is YES and this paradigm shift
is being engineered by small, naturally occuring protein-like molecules
called Transfer Factors." Dr.
Richard Bennett holds a doctorate in Comparatie Pathology from the University
of California, Davis. His work in this area includes basic and applied
research in infectious disease microbiology and immunology.
We all know the importance
of an optimal immune system, not only after surgical procedures or fighting
disease and serious illness, but also in your patient's or pet's everyday
wellness. Recent in vitro and in vivo studies on Transfer Factor
Plus documented an increase in Natural Killer cell activity.by 248% and
269% respectively, over baseline immune response. The NK cell is the animal's
first line of defense against many pathogens... bacteria, viruses, parasites,
and of course malignant tumor cells.
Charles W. Brown, DVM
- "My colleagues and I have found this product to be very effective in
modulating the immune system. Transfer factor is a
"soup" of immune-modulating factors, which contains a leukocyte-type molecule
that can passively transfer immunity from one mammal to another by stimulating
cell-mediated immunity and is antigen specific.
Steven Slagle, DVM - "A
cat with leukemia, an oral tumor, and posterior paralysis due to a spinal
tumor, was very ill and emaciated. One month after enhanced transfer factors
(1 cap daily), there was some regression of the oral tumor, restored appetite
with some weight gain, and increased sociability. Five months later, she
continues to improve, regaining normal weight, 80% regression of her oral
tumor, and regaining use of hind legs and tail. Victor, a 10-year-old gelding,
with EPM was treated with conventional drug therapy for 5 weeks and yet
continued to deteriorate. At week 6, I started him on enhanced transfer
factors (6 caps/day). Within one week, he showed noticeable improvement,
and within 30 days, he was able to show. Since his full recovery 4 months
ago, Victor has continued to show at his original performance level." Read
other veterinarian's testimonials
Shirley's
testimonial - April 20002
When my 11 year old dog,
Shasta, suffered a series of illnesses and a stroke which left her
paralyzed in the hind legs, I treated her with homeopathy
and herbal extracts and she recovered within a
few hours. However, her vitality was very low. I din't think she was going
to make it through the Spring. After a couple of weeks on the Transfer
Factor Plus (human formula) her energy level and vitaliy improved remarkably.
She appears to be back the way she was 2 years ago: frisky and playful.
Shirley
more
on Shasta's recovery with homeopathy).
Some veterinarians recommend
the human formula, Transfer Factor Plus
instead of the pet formula for their sick animals. I find it is easier
to give the content of a small capsule of high potency of TF Plus, to very
sick
dog or cat, especially if they have difficulty eating. The Canine and Feline
Complete formulas contain yeast and some dogs have a sensitivity to yeast
which may give them the run. Since Shasta is is sensitive to yeast I give
her the Transfer Factor Plus (human formula) which I think is a more potent
immune booster. I started by giving her one capsule of TF plus (I shoved
a capsule in her mouth or mixed it in her food) for 3 consecutive days.
As she did well on one capsule, I increased the dosage to 2 capusles a
day (one morning and one evening). A few weeks later, as she had recovered
her health, I decreased the dosage to one capsule a day as a maintenance
dosage. Shirley
Deadly,
Contagious Dog Flu Virus Dr. Cynda Crawford, an
immunologist at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine
who is studying the virus, said that it spread most easily where dogs were
housed together but that it could also be passed on the street, in dog
runs or even by a human transferring it from one dog to another. Kennel
workers have carried the virus home with them. Read
what Dr. Falconer D.V.M. recommends to protect your pet from
the Canine Flu disease
More information
about Transfer Factor: articles by doctors and veterinarians
 Information
where to purchase Transfer Factor
Pet
deaths prompt recall of pet food The
number of cases of kidney failure among dogs and cats  that
ate poisoned pet food could total in the tens
of thousands says Dr. Paul Pion, president
of the Veterinary Information Network. More accounts of stricken pets had
been coming in since the numbers were tallied over the weekend. He said
the final number for pets suffering from kidney failure could be in the
tens of thousands. more on the recall
Do you have a question about
holistic animal health or need help with your animal? Barbara Raggio is
an expert in animal natural health and volunteers her time to help visitors
of ShirleysWellnessCafe.com She can be reached at 206-338-6285 or
970 264 0882 or 323-389-0560
Homeopathy
for Animals
Marcie Fallek, D.V.M.
- "Some conditions that can be treated with homeopathy and holistic care:
cancer, hypothyroidism,
hyperthyroidism,
feline leukemia, feline aids, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, chronic
sinusitis, cystitis, ear infections, asthma, skin allergies, behavioral
disorders, upper respiratory infections. stomatitis, seizure/epilepsy,
arthritis, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, pemphigus, paralysis, intervertebral
disc disease, wobblers syndrome, eosinophilic myositis, mange." Dr.
Fallek
A growing number of veterinarians
are turning to homeopathic veterinary medicine as a safe and effective
alternative to conventional veterinary practice (including the use of antibiotics).
There is so much that can be done for an animal, bird, or reptile that
is ailingby utilizing homeopathic medicine.
Testimonial
of amazing home cures with homeopathy, herbal extracts and Reiki healing
By Shirley (author
of this website.)
I have personally witnessed
the amazing healing power of homeopathy, herbal extracts in traumatic emergency
situations and in acute and chronic disease with my dog Shasta. Some
of the healings which took place (abscess, VKS syndrome, stroke/paralysis)
were nothing short of miraculous.
Read my testimonials.
Shirley
Herbs
for Pets
Veterinarians Dr. John Hanover
and Dr. Debra Rykoff's quick reference guide for using herbs for pets
 Why
I won't use the Elizabethan collar on my animals - The Elizabethan
collar is a type of plastic collar that is effective in preventing pets
from licking or biting themselves. The only time I will use such collar
is to prevent my dog from tearing up surgical sutures, until healing is
complete. I will never use such collar to prevent my dog from licking skin
eruptions, hot spots, or infected area anywhere on her body. The dog's
skin has an amazing ability to heal very quickly. Minor cuts, tears or
abrasion heal with great ease thanks in part to a healing aid found in
the dog's saliva. This
built in germicide found in the saliva of a dog amazingly heals wounds
in record time.
 An
important part of hygiene and cleanliness is the tiger's rasping tongue.
In a typical grooming action the tiger will lick its paws and use
them to wipe over the face, ears and forehead. This is identical to the
actions used by the domestic cat. Any injuries are carefully licked and
coated with antiseptic saliva from the tongue. This aids in preventing
infection entering into a wound. More
on cleanlisness and tongue of the cat. I find that preventing
a dog from licking its skin or wounds is sad and cruel. Shirley
 My
German Shepherd dog was attacked by a Pitbull and sustained a horrible
3" to 4" gaping wound on his leg, exposing his bone. I never took him to
the vet. I treated him with natural remedies at home and allowed him to
lick his wound as much as he wanted to. He never had an infection or a
fever and within two weeks his wound was completely healed. Shirley
more
"Recently we purchased an
Elizabethan Collar for my rottweiler who had an eye infection. Apollo
was unlike any other dog. He did not have a mean bone in his body.
We purchased the collar from Pet Smart. No one gave us any instructions
or warnings on what can happen to your dog with this collar on. After the
second day, Apollo became agressive and acted as if he couldn't see or
comprehend his surroundings. My husband and I tried to help him and
take the collar  off
but he attacked my husband and we ended up having to shoot him right there
on the spot. We were given an orange collar. Have you heard
on any other incidents involving this collar? I want to find out
as much as I can. Apollo was 5 years old and showed no signs of agression
prior to the collar. I feel like I have lost my son. We even
called a vet in regards to the collars and they gave no warnings.
I have been hearing of more and more incidents of dogs biting someone because
of this collar. These dogs also did not show any agression prior.
I know Rotts have a bad name but Apollo was the best and most intelligent
dog I have ever had." Sabrina, Fredericksburg, VA, benecula@yahoo.com
Identify
and Treat the Causes of Disease
Toxic environment and your
pet's health
Illness does not occur without
cause. Causes may originate in many areas. Underlying causes of illness
and disease must be identified and removed before complete recovery can
occur. Symptoms can be expressions of the body's attempt to defend itself,
to adapt and recover, to heal itself, or may be results of the causes of
disease. Excerpt from
http://www.naturopathic.org/
Your animal's ill health
may be caused by prolonged exposure toxic environmental factors, including
pesticides, antibiotics, chemical pollution of food, water and air, lack
of exercise and chronic stress. Modern veterinary medicine often fails
to to recognize them as agents of dis-"ease" Learn
how to protect your animal
Alert!
Do
not defrost or warm up your animal's food in the microware
oven!
The
Hidden Hazards of Microwave Cooking
Recent research shows that
microwave oven-cooked food suffers severe molecular damage. When eaten,
it causes abnormal changes in human blood and immune systems. Not surprisingly,
the public has been denied details on these significant health dangers.
Application
of Glyconutrients (Saccharides) and Marine Phytoplankton in Veterinary
Medicine
Arthur Young DVM always
advises his clients to add glyconutrients/saccharides to their pets
diet. Decades of consuming nutritionally questionable commercial pet food
products, the proven harmful effects of over vaccination, combined with
the unfortunate dependency on steroids and antibiotics have, according
to many reliable sources greatly contributed to a national decline in animal
health. The innate ability of the body to heal itself has been seriously
compromised in many animals, particularly dogs, cats, and horses. Glyconutrients
are compatible with any type of treatment prescribed by both conventional
and alternative practitioners. These essential carbohydrates strengthen
the body’s inner environment which, in turn, enhances the energy that stimulates
the immune system, as well as a process called “cell communication”. This
communication network results in all of the organs working with one another
in an orderly sequence of body reactions. Without these activities, good
health is impossible to attain. Although the formulation is produced for
human consumption, holistic veterinarians have also recognized the importance
of glyconutrients in supporting the handling of health challenges in animals.
Credit goes to G?nter Blobel, M.D., Ph.D. (Rockefeller University), winner
of the 1999 Nobel Prize for Medicine "for the discovery that (glyco) proteins
have intrinsic signals that govern their transport and localization in
the cell."
Dr.
Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton
contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health
by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.
Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods
on the planet". Patients receiving a cancer drug together with phytoplankton
exhibited response rates up to 250 percent better than those obtained by
the drug alone. These advanced cancer patients experienced regressions
of malignant melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, colorectal carcinoma, lung
cancer, and other types of cancer. Its antioxidants and unique polysaccharides
(glyconutrients) can halt the genetic mutations that can lead to cancer.
Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens increase energy and stamina
by improving our animal's ability to consume and use oxygen. Adaptogens
also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and circulation,
and continue to work overtime while your pet is resting by supporting muscle
growth and repair. Feeding marine
phytoplankton and other sea plant algae to your pet helps promote: shiny
hair coat and supple skin - Healthier and stronger newborns - Improved
milk production in lactating bitches and queens - Improved reproductive
performance both for male and female - Aids in the healing process by offering
the vitamins and minerals necessary for tissue repair - Better utilization
and absorption of nutrients from foods ingested. more
Learn more: Glyconutrients
- It's Role in People and Animals' Health and Wellness
Identify
and Treat the Causes of Disease
Pets
Worms and Parasites: natural prevention and treatments
Diarrhea
Usually not Disease - Just Cleaning House
William Pollak D.V.M.
- "Short periods of diarrhea are very helpful in removing the
impurities reflective of a healthy active immune system doing its job effectively
in enhancing Wellness. These short lived bouts of purification are nothing
to be concerned about as long as the animal is bright eyed and bushy tailed.
To allow for quick return to normal stool the best thing for the colon
is to rest, and this can only be done through
fasting.
Clean water (free of fluoride and chlorine) should
always be available as long as the dog or cat is not vomiting. Vomiting
AND diarrhea together can present a serious situation, and professional
Veterinary advice and/or care should be sought. A fast for a day or two
after some diarrhea is usually all that is necessary to rest the bowels.
Break the fast by feeding raw meat, ? cup to 2 cups depending on the size
of the dog or a ? cup or 1/8 cup to a cat . Feeding raw meat is like tea
and toast for humans when we’re not feeling quite right."
Chronic
Intermitten Diarrhea and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
"The condition is usually
seen in young dogs, who develop chronic intermittent diarrhea which gradually
gets worse, and lose weight or fail to gain weight normally. Some dogs
may only show weight loss and in others there may be vomiting. In this
condition, there is a dramatic increase in the number of bacteria in the
small intestine, and this interferes with normal absorption of nutrients.
The result is chronic intermittent diarrhea, and weight loss or failure
to gain weight."
Inflamatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
"After six years of escalating misery, all of my cat’s inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD) symptoms disappeared—quite literally—within 24
hours of making the complete transition to a
raw, grainless diet. That was nearly three years ago and the
symptoms have not returned. Ultimately, I came to the realization that
I was putting my IBD cat at much greater risk by feeding species-inappropriate
commercial foods than by feeding him a carefully-prepared, balanced, grain-free,
raw meat based diet. Interestingly, plenty of other folks I know
with cats that have digestive troubles report this same experience.
A grain-free diet “does the trick” for these IBD cats, but a raw diet with
grains does not. Why is that? They’re carnivores." Anne
Jablonski On Balanced Homemade Diets and Feline IBD
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Slippery
elm can be useful in treating digestive conditions with inflamed mucous
membrane linings such as gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcer, enteritis,
and colitis, where it has a soothing demulcent action.
-
Antibiotics, which are commonly used by conventional veterianrians in an
attempt to treat small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and chronic diarrhoeal
can cause serious side effects. Learn
about natural herbal antibiotics for your animal
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Clay not only cures minor problems, such as diarrhea
and constipation through local application; it acts on all the organs—on
the whole organism. Everything unhealthy, that emits negative radiations
is irresistibly attracted to clay and becomes subject to immediate elimination.
" Dr. Cohen
.
(Note: I mixed a couple of teaspoons of
clay into my dog's food and within days his stools were firm again. I continue
to mix clay into his food everyday to provide him with important nutrients.
Shirley)
Inflamatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Inflamatory Bowel Syndrome
(IBS) is an autoimmune disease. Christie
Keith writes that she has known at least three dogs diagnosed with
IBD who responded to a switch to a grain-free homemade
diet (raw OR cooked, it didn't matter) with the addition of the herbs
peppermint and alfalfa. One of these dogs also was given the herb slippery
elm. They all three came off of flagyl and prednisone and lived (or
are still living) perfectly healthy, normal lives. Only if their owners
gave them grains again did they regress. I agree with Christie. Boosting
the animal's immune system can yield good results
At age 2, when our German
Shepherd Dog, Shasta, came to our home,
she had chronic loose, smelly stools and was severely underweight
A gradual change from her diet of kibble and canned food to an all raw
food resolved the problem. For the past 10 years her stools have been
consistently firm and she gained weight. Shirley
Vaccinosis
and inflammatory bowel disease
by Michael E Dym VMD
"This above research is likely
alarmingly occurring with the epidemic levels of inflammatory bowel disease
in our pets seen over the past few decades that was
rare 30 years ago. The research is likely alarmingly occurring with the
epidemic levels of inflammatory bowel disease in our pets seen over
the past few decades that was rare 30 years ago. Just think
how many POLYVALENTLY vaccinated dogs with distemper (a measles virus)
are suffering such chronic infections and pathology in their intestines.
I wish that someone would do the research in pets, but of course we all
know that this will never happen. But I wonder how many academically-oriented
veterinary gastroenterologists would be interested in reading Dr. Wakefield's
research, and examining this issue in our dogs and cats, who are the true
victims here. At least it would open up for academic discussion potential
origins of this "new" disease of the past few decades.
Don Hamilton, DVM - "The
panleukopenia virus of cats induces an intense, rapidly progressive malfunction
in the digestive tract, leading to vomiting and/or diarrhea. In adult vaccinated
animals this translates into a chronic state of diarrhea and sometimes
vomiting. This disease is known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),
an autoimmune disease of the intestines. IBD has been occurring at near
epidemic levels over the past several years; no other reasonable explanation
has been proposed for the proliferation of cases of the disease." more
on the danger of vaccines
Some veterinarians believe
that inflammatory bowel disease occurs when the pancreas is working harder
than it should to produce enzymes.
Giving your dog or cat digestive enzymes made for pets allows the pancreas
to work more efficiently. An excellent product is TF
Animal Stress Pack, which contains powerful probiotics (digestive enzymes).
Digestive
Enzymes and Probiotics helps promote a healthy balance of bacteria
and protect your body against harmful invading microorganisms.
More about
nature's enzyme therapy
Pancreatic
Enzymes
Natural
Remedies for Pancreas Disorder
Glyconutrients
/ Glyconutritionals / Saccharides - It's Role in People and Animals' Health
and Wellness
Do you have a question about
holistic animal health or need help with your animal? Barbara Raggio is
an expert in animal natural health and volunteers her time to help visitors
of ShirleysWellnessCafe.com She can be reached at 206-338-6285 or
970 264 0882 or 323-389-0560
What
is Canine Distemper and what are the symptoms?
Canine distemper is a highly
contagious, extremely serious viral disease which occurs in dogs and other
wild canids (e.g.. foxes, wolves and coyotes), raccoons, skunks and ferrets.
It is an airborne virus, which affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal,
and central nervous system of the animal. Puppies between three and six
months and elderly animals are particularly at risk. Symptoms grow increasingly
severe as the disease progresses, they include:
* Conjunctivitis
(a watery, pus-like eye discharge) and inflammation of the eye
* Fever
* Nasal
discharge
* Pneumonia
(Coughing and labored breathing)
* Lethargy
* Reduced
appetite
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Seizures
* Hyperesthesia
(increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as pain or touch)
* Muscle
twitching
* Progressive
deterioration of mental abilities and motor skills
* Complete
or partial paralysis learn
more / homeopathic remedy for distemper
Dogs,
Distemper, and Transfer Factor Plus
Dr. Baruch Rosen, M.D.
"...Blood studies confirmed
distemper and showed a white cell count (lymphocytes) of only 264 slightly
more than ten percent of normal. Our vet plus a second out-of-state consulting
vet, an expert in distemper were very sympathetic and advised me to prepare
myself to euthanize Romeo. Knowing little to nothing about canine distemper,
I turned to the internet and luckily stumbled on to Transfer Factor Plus,
a preparation which enhances and stimulates the body's own immune system
to fight against all pathogens, viral or otherwise. My thirty years
in medicine told me this was the only solution. I hurriedly became
a distributor to get the product and started Chico and Romeo on one cap
daily encased in one teaspoonful of raw hamburger. Over the next
two weeks all cough and mucus drainage ceased. Romeo's follow-up blood
count had risen to normal range at 2217 and he surprised to whole family
by jumping a five foot wall. He romps and plays all day long with
Chico, now responds normally to his name and appears to be his old joyful
self again."
more
More information
about Transfer Factor: articles by doctors and veterinarians
Information
where to purchase Transfer Factor
Dr. Richard Bennett, Ph.D. Les
infections bacteriennes , virales , et la fatigue du systeme immunitaire
cause de nombreux problemes de sante chez les animaux , surtout chez les
jeunes et les plus vieux . Transfer Factor Plus™ fourni naturellement
la pleine puissance au systeme immunitaire . Transfer Factor Plus™
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Antibiotics
Are
Conventional Antibiotics Making Your Pet Sick?
"Diarrhea, abdominal pain,
severe inflammation of the colon (colitis), irritable bowel syndrome, skin
problems, fever, elevated white blood cell count, weak immune system, vomiting,
dehydration, potassium deficiencies, allergies, colon perforation, bad
breath, excess stomach gas, yeast problems, nutritional deficiencies and
constipation are just some of the many side effects and problems linked
to antibiotics." Jesse Dallas /
learn more about the side effects of antibiotics
Natural Herbal Antibiotics
for your Animal:
Echinacea/Goldenseal
Blend for the first sign of a viral
or other infection. Designed to optimize the immune-supporting effectiveness
of Echinacea while tonifying natural body functions. This low alcohol,
glycerine-based extract is formulated specifically for use in dogs and
cats, with a sweet flavor that appeals to their palates. Ingredients:
Certified Organic Echinacea Purp. Root, Goldenseal (Hydrastis can.), Alflafla
(Medicago sativa), Garlic (Allium sativum), and Spirulina in a base of
pure Vegetable Glycerin, Distilled Water, and less than 5% Grain Alcohol.
Amazing
Healing Clay
Clay is renowned to have
many uses in promoting health in plants, animals and humans. Bentonite,
Pascalite, as well as other types of healing clays, have been used by indigenous
cultures since before recorded history. According to Knishinsky, benefits
reported by people using liquid clay for a period of two to four weeks
include: improved intestinal regularity; relief from chronic constipation,
diarrhea, indigestion, and ulcers; a surge in physical energy; clearer
complexion; brighter, whiter eyes; enhanced alertness; emotional uplift;
improved tissue and gum repair; and increased resistance to infections.
Clay works on the entire organism. No part of the body is left untouched
by its healing energies, he notes. (Pascalite clay is renowned for its
natural antibiotic properties) learn more about the
wonders of clay
Holistic
Animal Health and Optimum Pet Nutrition
A growing number of veterinarians
state that processed pet food is the main cause of illness and premature
death in the modern dog and cat. In December 1995, the British Journal
of Small Animal Practice published a paper contending that processed pet
food supresses the immune system and leads to liver, kidney, heart and
other diseases. Dr. Kollath, of the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, headed
a study done on animals. When young animals were fed cooked and processed
foods they initially appeared to be healthy. However, as the animals reached
adulthood, they began to age more quickly than normal and also developed
chronic degenerative disease symptoms. A control group of animals raised
on raw foods aged less quickly and were free of degenerative disease. For
a return to health, pets require a diet which strengthens the immune system
and most closely resembles that which they would get in the wild. It's
really easy to do. Click here to learn more
William Pollak D.V.M.
"The
commercial food we are feeding' is the disease we are treating---so treat
on and on, curing one disease after another, again and again. A narrow
definition of disease makes for multiple cures. The multiple diseases are
in reality the same disease rearing it's different heads. The disease;
not an entity in itself, but a combination of symptoms produced by the
body in trying to remove something it no longer wants. What it wants is
to remove an abstract sense of dis-ease, some feeling of discomfort, but
it can't quite do it. A weakened system short of appropriate building blocks
just pushes the same dis-ease throughout the body and mind. As this happens
the symptoms change as would the food we eat and the things we see as we
travel the world around. There are different forms in different places,
even in the body and mind. All the body is trying to do is get rid of what
it no longer wants; but just can't quite do it on its own."
William Winter DVM - "Following
my great success recommending raw natural diets, I began to explore other
aspects of Ms. Levy's Natural Rearing. I explored fasting.
To this day I do not believe that I have ever discovered a healing technique
quite as powerful. I have recommended fasting for 10,000 to 20,000
animals and have seen true miracles over these years of practice. Ms. Levy
says it is one of the TWO MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF NATURAL REARING. The
other being a raw diet. It can be said
that I will start every chronic patient on a fast and begin recommending
fasting for all animals beginning at about one year of
age." William
Winter DVM
Animal
Nutritional Therapy
Our soil, plants, and especially
commercial foods are woefully deficient in key nutrients. Scientists
theorize that mineral deficiency subjects us, and our animals, to
more diseases, aging, sickness and destruction of our physical well-being
than any other factor in personal health. Preventing ? healing animal cancer,
arthritis, and other disease; improving temperament and behavioural problems,
digestive disorders, skin disorders, bone ? joint disorders and more with
naturally occuring nutritional supplements. A groundswell of nutrition
conscious veterinarians are beginning to recommend to their clients that
they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose of flaxseed oil and
other nutrients for optimum health and vitality. The food your animal eats
should provide all of the nutritional components which are necessary for
all organs and systems of a healthy body to perform in harmonious unison.
A properly functioning body does an amazing job at preventing disease and
healing itself, and to do this it requires the energies and nutrients of
a well-balanced diet. In terms of finding the proper diet for our companions,
this means learning to look beyond our own needs, opinions, and agendas
to address the natural needs of the animals that we caretake.
Juliette
de Bairacli Levy, an extraordinary women and champion for natural
health and well being of animals and children.
You cannot
poison
your
animal into health with drugs, chemo or radiation. The holistic
approach treats the whole animal, ignites the body's internal healing force
and stimulates the body's natural abilities to heal itself "Health
can only be achieved with healthful living" T.C.Fry
Do you have a question about
holistic animal health or need help with your animal? Barbara Raggio is
an expert in animal natural health and volunteers her time to help visitors
of ShirleysWellnessCafe.com She can be reached at 206-338-6285 or
970 264 0882 or 323-389-0560
Animals
Fast When Sick or Injured A powerful animal
healing practice
Dr. Felix Oswald says: "Serious sickness prompts all animals to fast.
Wounded deer will retire to some secluded den and starve for weeks together."
Dr. Erwin Liek, endorses fasting and observes that "small children and
animals, guided by an infallible instinct, limit to the utmost their intake
of food if they are sick or injured."
A dog or cat, if sick or wounded, will crawl under the wood shed
or retire to some other secluded spot and rest and fast until well. Occasionally
he will come out for water. These animals will, when wounded or sick, persistently
refuse the most tempting food when offered to them. Physical and physiological
rest and water are their remedies. A sick cow or horse will also refuse
food. The author has seen this in many hundreds of cases. In fact, all
nature obeys this instinct. Thus does nature teach us that the way to feed
in acute "disease" is not to do it.
Domestic cattle may often be found suffering from some chronic "disease."
Such animals invariably consume less food than the normal animal. Every
stockman knows that when a cow, or horse, or hog, or sheep, etc., persistently
refuses food, or day after day consumes much less than normally, there
is something wrong with that animal.
Dr. Oswald tells of a dog that had been put into the loft of a barn
by the sergeant of a cavalry regiment. Losing its balance, while in the
door of the loft and barking, it fell, turning a few somersaults as it
came down, and landed on the hard pavement, "with a crack that seemed to
have broken every bone in his body." He says "blood was trickling from
his mouth and nose when we picked him up, and the troopers advised me to
'put him out of his misery,' but he was my little brother's pet, and, after
some hesitation, I decided to take him home in a basket and give the problem
of his care the benefit of a fractional chance. Investigation proved that
he had broken two legs and three ribs, and judging by the way he raised
his head and gasped for air, every now and then, it seemed probable that
his lungs had been injured."
For twenty days and twenty nights the little terrier stuck
to life in its cotton-lined basket without touching a crumb of solid food,
but ever ready to take a few drops of water, in preference even to milk
or soup. At the end of the third week it broke its fast with a saucerful
of sweet milk, but only on the evening of the twenty-sixth day did it begin
to betray any interest in a plateful of meat scraps.
Irwin Liek, noted German physician and surgeon, tells of
instinctive fasting in three of his dogs. One of these had been run over
by a truck which had broken several bones and injured it internally. The
other had "devoured a considerable quantity of rat poison. It became very,
very ill, suffered from diarrhea containing blood and pus" and "collapsed
completely." The third lost an eye while "mixing it" with a cat. All three
of these dogs fasted and recovered. More:
Fasting
Among the Lower Animals
Testimonial:
how I fast my dog Shasta for optimum health
William Winter DVM on
fasting: "To this day I do not believe that I have ever discovered
a healing technique (fasting) quite as powerful. I have recommended
fasting for 10,000 to 20,000 animals and have seen true miracles over these
years of practice.
F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.
- "Every function inside the body is regulated by and depends on water.
Water must be available to carry vital elements, oxygen, hormones, and
chemical messengers to all parts of the body. Without sufficient water
to wet all parts equally, some more remote parts of the body will not receive
the vital elements that water supplies. Water is also needed to carry toxic
waste away from the cells. In fact, there are at least 50 reasons why the
body needs sufficient water on a regular, everyday basis. Without sufficient
water to constantly wet all parts, your body's drought-management system
kicks into action. The histamine-directed chemical messenger systems are
activated to arrange a new, lower quota of water for the drought-stricken
areas. When histamine and its subordinate "drought managers" come across
pain-sensing nerves, they cause pain. This is what I discovered in my research
that I mentioned earlier." More
on hydrotherapy (water therapy)
Microwater
machines generate alkaline living, energized water. This
healing water is regarded by a growing number of health care professionals
as the best water to drink. In fact the Microwater ionizer water filter
is listed as a medical device in Japan and is used in the treatment of
several degenerative diseases. Ionized water has several health promoting
qualities. Acid/alkaline balance is important in keeping the body
strong, healthy, and free of stress. Drinking alkaline water is the simplest
and most effective way to remove (flush out) acidic wastes from our body.
Removing acid waste has also been attributed to reversing the aging process.
(Read more on this from the book Reverse
Aging by Sang Whang.) Dr. Hidemitsu Hayashi,
M.D. wrote an important
article on the healing
power of water. (Dr.Hayashi is the director of the Water Institute of Japan.)
The alkaline water ionizer machine do more than simply purify tap water.
It transform tap water into a living, energized, alkaline water. For
more information visit the
IonMicrowater website or ontact
Shirley: 206-984-3009 or 323-389-0560 or
Juliette
de Bairacli Levy says that the two most important aspects of natural
animal rearing are: fasting and
raw diet."
 In
her marvelous book, Wild
Health: How Animals Keep Themselves Well and What We Can Learn From ThemCindy
Engles, Ph.D. documents how injured and sick animals retreat in an isolated
place to rest and fast until healed.
"Often the first indication
of sickness is that an animal goes off its food - an observation that has
led many traditional herbalists to conclude that fasting is a natural and
beneficial response to sickness... This lack of appetite can be an effective
way of speeding recovery. Bacteria need iron, and the body makes many adjustments
to reduce the availability of iron during an infection. If an animal keeps
eating, any iron in its food also feeds the pathogens, so force-feeding
a sick animal or patient can be counterproductive. Fever reduces appetite,
so if a fever is artificially suppressed with drugs and appetite returns,
not only do we lower temperature but the increased iron intake can keep
the infection going longer. The traditional dictum 'Starve a fever' is
medically sound advice." Cindy Engel "
William Pollak D.V.M.
- "Occasional fasting by cats and dogs is a normal, natural phenomenon,
especially when natural raw, fresh foods are fed. As long as your pet appears
strong with good energy and clear responsiveness, self imposed fasting
oftentimes ends by itself with a renewed gusto for life. The system requires
periodic rest and purification and so it is taken naturally. Occasional
fasting is natural in the cat and dog; it is the behavior of rest and purification.
Cleaning the bowl of all the commercial food every day, day in and day
out is unnatural and is the harbinger of most chronic disease seen in our
pet population. When nutritional depletions have been satiated on the natural
raw food diet, overeating does not take place. Overeating is a behavior
encouraged by feeding commercial food, overeating does not occur in the
natural setting. Overeating deprives the system of rest and purification,
for in a nutritionally deficient state the body continues to crave; making
the mind confused. The mind then can only satiate itself through the dullness
of further overeating. This is not living; it is survival mode. " more
It is estimated that fasting
for the alleviation of human suffering has been practiced uninterruptedly
for 10,000 years. Learn more
Yeast in Pets
Systemic
Yeast Infections - Candida Albicans
In the past years we have seen the overuse of antibiotics in humans
and animals, with little regard for the ramifications of this overuse on
the environment of the beneficial bacteria of the gut (intestinal flora).
Antibiotics are necessary at times, but need to be use judiciously, and
at the same time as we are using antibiotics, we need to supplement Probiotics
(beneficial bacterias) to reestablish the intestinal flora of the gut that
is killed off from antibiotics or lost to stress.
When the dog is on antibiotics or stressed, the pH balance of the gut
is out of balance, and beneficial bacteria in the gut may be destroyed.
This causes this insidious fungus to take over and this overgrowth is very
detrimental to our health and well being. These are some of the conditions
that can alter the pH balance of the gut: learn
more
"The main cause of yeast infections, such as Candida Albicans, is from
grain-based foods. Dogs were never meant to eat grains. Their main diet
in the wild is raw meat and vegetation. The only
grains they ever get are already predigested in the stomach or the bowels
of their prey. Cooked foods—anything in a can or a bag, vaccines—which
compromise and destroy the natural immune system, and antibiotics—which
kill the friendly bacteria which would ordinarily fight and overwhelm
the yeast, any other drugs are all additional reasons for seeing such a
preponderance of yeast infections. Symptoms include: chronic ear infections;
incessant licking of the genitals or the paws or both; lick granulomas;
habitual scratching, usually the ears, sides of the torso and underbelly;
rashes, most often on the underbelly; and when the yeast begins to move
into the head; loss of hearing; loss of eyesight; loss of intelligence,
memory and comprehension. Yeast infections always start somewhere in the
digestive system; then move to the genital area or to the ears; then finally
to the brain, taking over the entire body. It is insidious. Very often
these problems are treated with antibiotics or steroids, which only make
matters worse."
Pat McKay Yeast Infection
- An Insidious Disease - More
on the side effects of steroids
Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus that normally lives in healthy
balance in the body, found mostly in the intestines, genital tract, mouth,
and throat. When the balance is upset, infection results. This is known
as Candidiasis and the fungus travels to all parts of the body through
the bloodstream. Safe
and effective herbal remedies are available for the treatment of yeast
infection
Has your dog suffered from ear infection after ear infection after ear
infection? Are you sick of giving your dog antibiotics and other
expensive toxic drugs while your precious dog still has chronic ear infections?Learn
why chronic ear infections occur as a result of overuse of antibiotics.
 Testimonials
of
amazing animal health improvements and cures of cancer and other chronic
disease with natural, alternative health care and optimum nutrition. This
is a collection of emails I received over the years and for which I received
the permission to publish on my site. With each testimonial you will find
an email address to facilitate correspondance, feedback and support.
Uropathy
for Animals
We are firm believers in urine therapy as we have seen amazing results
in all areas...for example, our greyhound dogs each had different kind
of wounds suffered from falling, barb wire at the dog park, etc.
They have very thin skin and any tumble can give them an abrasion that
is significant. I believe that we were given all different kinds
of experiences with our animals and with people around us to prove the
great healing of urotherapy. Read the
testimonial
John Henry Clarke M.D - "Cooper also mentions that a celebrated
breeder of cattle and horses succceeded in getting his animal's skin into
an astonishing condition of fineness by giving them about a tablesoonful
of old human urine with every meal."
"You may think that when it comes to alternative health therapies you've
heard it all. But there is one natural therapy you've probably never heard
of ---even though its one of the most powerful, most researched and most
medically proven natural cures ever discovered."Martha
Christy learn more
Testimonial: urine therapy on dogs
to cure various health problems.
|
 Urine
therapy is not just for humans...
Brief
movie of a chimp and gorilla doing UT. It is amazing - animals are
so smart!
(not
for the squeamish or children under 18 years of age)
"Cooper also mentions that
a celebrated breeder of cattle and horses succceeded in getting his animal's
skin into an astonishing condition of fineness by giving them about a tablesoonful
of old human urine with every meal." John Henry Clarke
M.D
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the flash player
Testimonial
of dog cure with urine therapy |
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at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine who is studying
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but that it could also be passed on the street, in dog runs or even by
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ate poisoned pet food could total in the tens
of thousands says Dr. Paul Pion, president
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been coming in since the numbers were tallied over the weekend. He said
the final number for pets suffering from kidney failure could be in the
tens of thousands. more on the recall
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